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NBA Skills Coach Has Six Words for LeBron James on Monday
NBA Skills Coach Has Six Words for LeBron James on Monday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has returned to on-court activities after suffering a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee on April 30. Advertisement James hurt his knee in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. The Lakers lost to the Timberwolves in five games despite having James and Luka Doncic. The leading scorer in NBA history trained in New York after wrapping up his appearances at Fanatics Fest this weekend. The NBA legend taped a live episode of "The Shop" and "Mind the Game" at Fanatics Fest. James trained on Monday with former teammate Kevin Love and renowned skills trainer Chris Brickley, who posted a video on X of James working out with a six-word caption. James, 40, is the oldest active player in the NBA. He averaged 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 8.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.6 blocks for the Lakers this season in 70 games. Advertisement In the Timberwolves-Lakers series, James put up 25.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.8 blocks per game. A four-time MVP, James has a player option to return to the Lakers next season. The King, who signed with LA in the summer of 2018, can either pick up his player option or decline it and become an unrestricted free agent. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is the oldest (40) active player in the NBA. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images James is not expected to leave the Lakers since the team has Doncic and his son, Bronny James. Arguably the greatest player of all time, James has played for the Cleveland Cavaliers (twice), Miami Heat and Lakers. He has career averages of 27.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.7 blocks. Advertisement James turns 41 in December. Next season with be campaign No. 23 for him. Related: LeBron James Makes Michael Jordan Statement Without Hesitation This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
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Lakers even up NBA playoff series vs. Timberwolves: Highlights
USA TODAY and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability subject to change. The Los Angeles Lakers owned a double-digit lead for most of the game, held off a fourth-quarter push from the Minnesota Timberwolves and held on for a 94-85 victory in Game 2. The Lakers avoided a problematic 2-0 hole and evened the first-round Western Conference series at 1-1. Game 3 is Friday in Minneapolis (9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN). Advertisement Lakers star Luka Doncic almost had a triple-double (31 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists), and All-Star LeBron James had 21 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists. Austin Reaves added 16 points, five rebounds and five assists, and Rui Hachimura scored 11 points for Los Angeles. From midway through the first quarter until midway through the fourth, the Lakers led by at least 10 points and were up 22 points in the second quarter and 21 in the third. But Minnesota trimmed the deficit to 86-77 with 6:27 left in the fourth. It was 90-81 with 3:10 remaining in the fourth, but the Lakers never let Minnesota get closer, giving first-year coach JJ Redick his first playoff victory. After making a franchise playoff-record 21 3-pointers in their Game 1 victory, the Timberwolves were just 5-for-25 on 3s (20%) in Game 2. The Lakers weren't much better from long range (6-for-29), but made 60.9% of their shots inside the 3-point line. Advertisement Los Angeles played with a better purpose, especially defensively, and James and Doncic found a better offensive rhythm. They combined for just four assists in Game 1, but matched that total in the first quarter and combined for 16 assists in Game 2. Julius Randle led the Timberwolves with 27 points, and All-Star teammate Anthony Edwards had 25 points. USA TODAY Sports provided updates, scores and highlights from Game 2 of the Timberwolves-Lakers series: Lakers 94, Timberwolves 85 (final) Lakers vs. Timberwolves highlights End of 3Q: Lakers 81, Timberwolves 65 The Timberwolves got within 11 points with 7:48 remaining in the third quarter, but the Lakers pushed the lead to 21 and owned an 81-65 lead headed into the fourth quarter. Advertisement Luka Doncic continued his stellar all-around performance, compiling 28 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists through three quarters. LeBron James has 15 points, seven rebounds and five assists, and Austin Reaves has 12 points, four assists and four rebounds. Anthony Edwards leads Minnesota with 23 points, and Julius Randle has 22 points. No other Minnesota player has more than six points, and the Timberwolves' 3-point problems continued. They are 3-for-17 on 3s. The Lakers are just 6-for-24 on 3s but are shooting 71.9% inside the 3-point line. Anthony Edwards has the dunk of the game Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, one of the NBA's best in-game dunkers, had a soaring two-handed slam on Lakers center Jaxson Hayes with 10:52 left in the third quarter. Even incoming Timberwolves owner Alex Rodriguez, who is sitting courtside, got up for that dunk. Halftime score: Lakers 58, Timberwolves 43 Luka Doncic delivered 22 points, five assists and five rebounds, and LeBron James had 13, four assists and four rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers took a 58-43 lead into halftime of Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round series. Certainly, the Lakers are playing with a greater purpose after dropping Game 1 at home. Advertisement Doncic and James combined for four assists in all of Game 1, and they had nine assists in the first two quarters of Game 2 in a much better offensive and defensive showing for Los Angeles. Julius Randle has a team-high 15 points for the Timberwolves, and Anthony Edwards has 12 points. After making a franchise playoff-record 21 3s in Game 1, Minnesota shot 2-for-10 from that distance in the first half of Game 2. The good news for the Timberwolves? They trailed 53-31 with four minutes left in the second quarter and trimmed the deficit to a more manageable 15 points. The Timberwolves have foul issues with their two key reserves, Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo, both of whom collected three fouls by the 9:16 mark of the second quarter and were limited to just eight minutes in the first half. End of Q1: Lakers 34, Timberwolves 15 The Lakers came out with a sense of urgency in Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday and led by as many as 19 points in the first quarter. Advertisement Luka Doncic is off to another red-hot start. He scored 16 of the Lakers' 34 first-quarter points, shooting 4-of-7 from the field, 2-of-4 from three and 6-of-6 from the free throw line. LeBron James added four points, while Gabe Vincent added six points off the bench. Anthony Edwards leads the Timberwolves with six points (2-of-4 FG, 1-of-2 3PT). Julius Randle added five points. Notable pregame quotes Both coaches – the Lakers' JJ Redick and the Timberwolves' Chris Finch – met with reporters before Game 2. Redick on the time off between Game 1 and Game 2: "It's a luxury to have the extra day between games. We really took our time on Sunday with the defensive stuff, and we really took our time yesterday (Monday) with the offensive stuff and then we'll have a little bit of time in between Games 2 and 3, so that's good. And then it's kind of full tilt after that every other day. So our staff, our players, they responded after Game 1, and hopefully we get great response." Advertisement Finch on what to expect in Game 2 after making franchise playoff-record 21 3-pointers in Game 1: 'We did a good job of moving, playing well off the ball, making the play, making the pass at the right time, understanding where the traffic was going to be. I don't know what adjustments specifically to expect around that. Maybe they'll stay home, maybe they'll close out a little harder. I don't know. We'll just have to feel our way through it. We've seen a lot of different things and seen a ton of different looks this year.' Lakers-Timberwolves Game 2 starting lineups Timberwolves: Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Jaden McDaniels Lakers: Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Jaxson Hayes, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura What time is Lakers vs. Timberwolves? Game 2 of the NBA playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves is at 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 22. Advertisement LAKERS VS. TIMBERWOLVES GAME 2: Predictions, picks, odds for Tuesday's NBA playoff games Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards looks to make a move on Lakers guard Luka Doncic during Game 1 of their first-round NBA playoff series at Arena in Los Angeles. How to watch Lakers vs. Timberwolves Game 2: Time, TV, streaming info for NBA playoffs Date : Tuesday, April 22 Time : 10 p.m. ET Location : Arena, Los Angeles, California TV : TNT, truTV Stream: Max, Sling TV Watch Lakers vs. Timberwolves Game 2 with Sling TV The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Lakers-Timberwolves score: Highlights, results for NBA playoff game
Time of India
07-05-2025
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Anthony Edwards injury status for Game 1 (May 6, 2025)- Is the Minnesota Timberwolves star playing tonight against the Golden State Warriors?
Anthony Edwards of Minnesota Timberwolves via Getty Images Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards status for Game 1 against the Golden State Warriors (May 6, 2025) Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors injury reports for Game 1 (May 6, 2025) Minnesota Timberwolves injury report for Game 1 Golden State Warriors injury report for Game 1 Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors Projected starting lineups for Game 1 (May 6, 2025) Minnesota Timberwolves projected starters for Game 1 Position Starter 2nd 3rd 4th 5th PG Mike Conley Donte DiVincenzo Rob Dillingham (OUT) Anthony Edwards Bones Hyland SG Anthony Edwards Nickeil Alexander-Walker Donte DiVincenzo Terrence Shannon Jr. Jaylen Clark SF Jaden McDaniels Terrence Shannon Jr. Jaylen Clark Nickeil Alexander-Walker Donte DiVincenzo PF Julius Randle Naz Reid Jaden McDaniels Joe Ingles Leonard Miller C Rudy Gobert Naz Reid Luke Garza Julius Randle Leonard Miller Golden State Warriors projected starters for Game 1 Position Starter 2nd 3rd 4th 5th PG Stephen Curry Brandin Podziemski Pat Spencer Moses Moody Taran Armstrong SG Brandin Podziemski Gary Payton II (Questionable) Buddy Hield Moses Moody Pat Spencer SF Buddy Hield Moses Moody Gary Payton II (Questionable) Gui Santos Jimmy Butler III PF Jimmy Butler III Gui Santos Jonathan Kuminga Draymond Green Moses Moody C Draymond Green Quinten Post Kevon Looney Trayce Jackson-Davis Can Anthony Edwards outshine Stephen Curry in Game 1? (May 6, 2025) will play in Game 1 against the Golden State Warriors tonight. The 23-year-old shooting guard isn't listed on the injury report, confirming his availability despite recent calf concerns. Anthony Edwards suffered calf cramping during Game 1 of the Timberwolves-Lakers series but has fully recovered. He left the court briefly in the third quarter but returned to finish the game. Since then, the issue hasn't resurfaced, and he enters this matchup at full injury situation for both teams looks relatively clean heading into Game 1:- Rob Dillingham (OUT) – sprained left ankle (missed last 6 games)- No other players listed- Gary Payton II (Questionable) – unspecified illness- No other players listedWith both teams nearly at full strength, here's how the rotations are expected to look:Edwards enters this series in top form, averaging 26.8 points per game in the previous round. His explosive scoring and confidence make him a key factor against the Warriors' Edwards healthy and no major injuries affecting either team, this matchup promises high-intensity basketball. The Timberwolves will rely on their star guard to counter Curry's shooting, while the Warriors must contain Minnesota's physical frontcourt of Randle and are you supporting in this series? Share your predictions in the comments.
USA Today
01-05-2025
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NBA unveils schedule for remainder of Rockets-Warriors playoff series
NBA unveils schedule for remainder of Rockets-Warriors playoff series Friday's Game 6 from Golden State will tip at 8:00 p.m. Central and be televised on ESPN, while a Game 7 in Houston would be Sunday night on TNT. With Wednesday's Game 5 results extending the Rockets-Warriors first-round playoff series (thanks to a Houston win) and ending the Timberwolves-Lakers series (with Minnesota advancing), the NBA announced its tipoff times for Friday's Game 6 and a potential Game 7 on Sunday. Game 6 will tip at 8:00 p.m. Central from Golden State's Chase Center, with Friday's game televised to a national audience on ESPN. Should the Rockets (who currently trail the best-of-seven series, 3-2) win and force a Game 7 on Sunday, that would tip at 7:30 p.m. Central from Toyota Center in Houston. Game 7 would be televised nationally on TNT. Tickets will go on sale at 2:00 p.m. Central on Thursday. Because neither game will be on ABC, the Rockets will also have their own regional broadcasts (with Houston's regular-season announcing crew) on Space City Home Network. The Golden State-Houston winner will ultimately face Minnesota, the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference, in the second round of the 2025 playoffs. The NBA has yet to announce the schedule for that series, since the start date is likely to vary based on whether the Rockets-Warriors series ends on Friday or Sunday. Game 1 of Rockets-Timberwolves would be played in Houston, while Game 1 of Warriors-Timberwolves would be in Minnesota. The Rockets, as the No. 2 seed in the West, would have home-court advantage over Minnesota — while the No. 7 Warriors would not. More: Space City Home Network to offer local playoff broadcasts for Rockets-Warriors series
Newsweek
30-04-2025
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Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code NEWSWK2DYW: Double Winnings for NBA Playoffs
Double your winnings for NBA and NHL bets with the Caesars Sportsbook promo code NEWSWK2DYW. Tonight's NBA action includes Warriors-Rockets at 7:30 p.m. ET and Timberwolves-Lakers at 10 p.m. ET. Double your winnings for NBA and NHL bets with the Caesars Sportsbook promo code NEWSWK2DYW. Tonight's NBA action includes Warriors-Rockets at 7:30 p.m. ET and Timberwolves-Lakers at 10 p.m. ET. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Double your winnings for NBA and NHL bets with the Caesars Sportsbook promo code NEWSWK2DYW. Unlock this welcome offer in time for the Warriors vs. Rockets and Timberwolves vs. Lakers on Wednesday night. Register with the Caesars Sportsbook promo code and begin with a $1 bet. Regardless of the outcome, new customers will receive (10) 100 percent profit boosts. Get in your initial bet on the Warriors-Rockets to receive the boosts in time for Timberwolves vs. Lakers. The Rockets are 4.5-point favorites in Houston in a game they must win to avoid being eliminated. All eyes will be on the battle between Jimmy Butler and Dillon Brooks following the fireworks in Game 4. Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code NEWSWK2DYW for NBA Playoffs Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code NEWSWK2DYW New User Offer Bet $1, Get (10) 100% Profit Boost Tokens (max. $25 bets) In-App Promos Daily Odds Boosts, Caesars Rewards, etc. Terms and Conditions New Customers – 21+ in Eligible States Bonus Last Verified On April 30, 2025 Information Confirmed By Newsweek Sports Betting The Lakers also need a win to continue their series with the Timberwolves. Los Angeles is a 6.5-point favorite at home after losing both games in Minnesota. Use the boost to bet on total points from LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Anthony Edwards and other players. A lot of attention will be on how JJ Redick handles his-team's lineup following a no-sub second half on Sunday. NHL fans can use this offer for three playoff matchups on Wednesday night. Bet on the Canadiens vs. Capitals, Panthers vs. Lightning and Blues vs. Jets. Right now, the Hurricanes have the best odds to win the Stanley Cup, followed by the Panthers and Golden Knights. Caesars Odds Boosts for NBA, NHL Playoffs The boosts from the welcome offer can be applied to different spreads, props, totals, moneylines and parlays. Plus, Caesars adds new boosts every day for select markets. These are just some of the options you can find for NBA and NHL action on Wednesday: Alperen Sengun over 24.5 points and Fred VanVleet over 2.5 made three-pointers (+425) Stephen Curry over 24.5 points and Butler over 19.5 points (+200) Doncic and Edwards each over 29.5 points (+225) Alex Ovechkin and Cole Caufield each score a goal (+475) Capitals, Lighting and Blues all win (+675) Panthers win and Matthew Tkachuk scores a goal (+375) Stay tuned for more NBA boosts on Thursday for the Knicks vs. Pistons and Nuggets vs. Clippers. Check the promotions tab to find other offers and learn how you can earn perks through Caesars Rewards. How to Use the Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code New customers in eligible states can complete these steps to use the best Caesars Sportsbook promo code. Start betting on NBA and NHL playoff games within a few minutes. Follow the links on this page to apply code NEWSWK2DYW. Create an account by entering your full name, email address, date of birth and other info to confirm your identity. Make a deposit with a debit card, online banking or another payment method. Place a $1 bet on any game. Win or lose, you'll receive (10) 100 percent profit boosts for the week. These can be used for bets up to $25, and each boost can increase your winnings by as much as $2,500. There is a guide on the app that explains profit boosts, in addition to types of wagers. Participating states only. 21+. Know When To Stop Before You Start.® Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Newsweek may earn an affiliate commission if you sign up through the links in this article. See the sportsbook operator's terms and conditions for important details. Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.
